Puerto Penasco full body paint and upholstery recover

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Reply #100 – March 03, 2020, 11:00:42 am

There are several big paint shops just across the border in Algodones that have YouTube/Facebook videos for their RV paint/body jobs. While they appear to do good work, I've never seen such a talented guy as Antonio. I have trouble drawing stick figures let alone looking at a drawing and making it come alive on an RV.

Renting a large building would allow Antonio to work year around as PP gets really hot in summer and the wind can blow for days at a time.

Puerto Peñasco's big advantage is the ocean along with dozens of great restaurants. While not in the tropics, it's still a lot of fun. For what I saved on my dental work there, I could have Antonio paint the whole coach and still have some left over.

Saving our pennies for a big wolf on the back or perhaps an iguana or two on the sides.

Pierce

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Reply #101 – March 03, 2020, 12:21:40 pm

Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart – March 03, 2020, 11:00:42 am

Saving our pennies for a big wolf on the back or perhaps an iguana or two on the sides.

Jeannie and I vote for a super size portrait of Koda - one of the most impressive animals we've ever had the pleasure to meet.

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Reply #102 – March 03, 2020, 12:33:48 pm

Ric,

No worries I was warned many times by fellow forum members to allow for Mexican time. Not troubled at all. Enjoying the down time but I really do need to get going. Think they will finish today

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Reply #103 – March 03, 2020, 01:26:42 pm

Looks great! Is dust in the paint a concern as it's being done outdoors?

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Reply #104 – March 03, 2020, 01:56:04 pm

Quote from: Jeff & Sandy – March 03, 2020, 01:26:42 pm

Looks great! Is dust in the paint a concern as it's being done outdoors?

Of course, and it's not going to be perfect but I'm paying 1/6th of what it would cost in the states. So for me that balances out. I had a 20 yr old coach that looked good for a 20yr old coach, better than any other brand. But now I will have a 20yr old coach that looks brand new from a distance with maybe a run or two up close. I am super impressed with what it looks like. Plus my eyesight is not as good as it once was

Ric may chime in but the paint and clear coat seem to dry so fast that I don't think I will have any sand in the paint. Also he is fixing things as he goes before and while he sprays the clear coat.

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Reply #105 – March 03, 2020, 02:27:14 pm

Quote from: Jeff & Sandy – March 03, 2020, 01:26:42 pm

Looks great! Is dust in the paint a concern as it's being done outdoors?

I've shot outside quite a few times. Dust was never a worry unless windy. Not much dust close to the ocean. You are probably thinking about the old enamels that took ages to dry. Tough to shoot also as not wet enough there would be a ton of orange peel, too wet and sags would spoil a nice job. Plus, they collected anything floating in the air for the next hour plus. Bugs were the major problem and spring time was the worst. Usually, mornings were the best before all the bugs were out and about.

A good painter can shoot outside and get just as good of a job as inside. The one advantage is lighting outside. Spray booth has to have really good lighting or easy to miss a dry panel. Shooting inside also requires a full suit and outside air if using a catalyst/2 part paint.

I remember the shop in Dortmund that did our completes. Shot the car in one booth with all the lights and fans and then with the car on a big dolly, the wall would slide out of the way and the car would be moved sideways into the big oven. Bake the car at a high temperature and then it could go outside into the rain.

Pierce

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Reply #106 – March 03, 2020, 05:17:18 pm

Quote from: Tommy D – March 03, 2020, 01:56:04 pm

Of course, and it's not going to be perfect but I'm paying 1/6th of what it would cost in the states. So for me that balances out. I had a 20 yr old coach that looked good for a 20yr old coach, better than any other brand. But now I will have a 20yr old coach that looks brand new from a distance with maybe a run or two up close. I am super impressed with what it looks like. Plus my eyesight is not as good as it once was

Ric may chime in but the paint and clear coat seem to dry so fast that I don't think I will have any sand in the paint. Also he is fixing things as he goes before and while he sprays the clear coat.

I can tell you by watching and being their.. the sand isnt a problem for the most part.. Tommy, watch the rolling transitions (on tn the front of mine I had a couple spots) they collect condensation? causing a couple spots to pop.. only area it happened.

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Reply #107 – March 03, 2020, 06:04:35 pm

Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie – March 03, 2020, 12:21:40 pm

Jeannie and I vote for a super size portrait of Koda - one of the most impressive animals we've ever had the pleasure to meet.

Koda and all of us thank you for the nice comment. He is heading for 14 now and moulting big time. A little domestic in his past so legal everywhere. He did a photo shoot with four of the Project Runway designers so will have to post a photo when I can find it.

Thanks again,

Pierce

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Reply #108 – March 04, 2020, 08:38:36 pm

Passenger side is done back doesn't have clear coat yet. Clear coating the rest now. No rushing Antonio, it's a process he says...although I need to get out of here. Hoping to leave tomorrow. Looking really good his painstaking correction of small details is impressive.

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Reply #109 – March 04, 2020, 08:46:58 pm

Man that looks awesome. I need to get my coach down there before he realizes what he could charge.

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Reply #110 – March 05, 2020, 07:43:27 am

Tommy that is one impressive and beautiful coach. Most people will think it is fresh off of the showroom floor. You have good reason to be proud of it.

Larry

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Reply #111 – March 05, 2020, 08:27:20 am

Tommy, I am floored by how good that looks. I'm having a big case of paint envy. I have to get over my paranoia about Mexico and get down there.

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Reply #112 – March 05, 2020, 10:54:38 am

Quote from: Michaelhayley – March 05, 2020, 08:27:20 am

Tommy, I am floored by how good that looks. I'm having a big case of paint envy. I have to get over my paranoia about Mexico and get down there.

I too have to get over my paranoia about St. Louis, New Orleans, Chicago...................

We need a new paint job but it costs about $13K at Santa Maria Airport in California. About $3500 at the Aero Club Chapala. They build the planes at this tiny airport next to Lake Chapala and the paint was like glass. No Antonio for the graphics though.

Pierce

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Reply #113 – March 05, 2020, 11:27:57 am

Not into selfies but this gives you an idea of the sheen. This is at night with the light shinning in the opposite direction. No flash

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Reply #114 – March 05, 2020, 11:36:25 am

Tommy the coach looks amazing. Another beautiful Antonio paint job. Now if anyone asks it's a 2020.

Dust wasn't a problem, drys almost on contact. If there is a problem A will find it and fix it.
Cheers Ric

We started singing the "Hotel California" song.
You can check out, but you can never leave.

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Reply #115 – March 05, 2020, 02:46:26 pm

Awnings going on today and final details. Moved to beach fo big awning. Another pic and hopefully leaving today for short trip home(30hrs)😳

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Reply #116 – March 05, 2020, 03:32:32 pm

Wow, That is beyond beautiful. The way everything pops off of the golden background is amazing.

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Reply #117 – March 05, 2020, 03:51:51 pm

Here you go.. AmAZING!!!

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Reply #118 – March 05, 2020, 04:37:08 pm

Does anyone know if he also does ceramic coating?

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Reply #119 – March 05, 2020, 06:44:04 pm

Looks great Tommy!

Be safe going home. If you get tired lay over here in Tucson. We'd love to see it.

see ya
ken

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Reply #120 – March 05, 2020, 09:25:49 pm

Sitting by Ric's coach watching the sun go down and see Tommy pull thru the campground. He stopped for about 30 minutes and gave us a look at his coach. Looks great!

Great to see you Tommy! Thanks for stopping by. Be safe driving home.

see ya
ken

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Reply #121 – March 06, 2020, 10:41:13 am

Antonio sent me a video last night of you leaving T and of course I like.. I know your glad to be rolling back to KY. Safe trip.

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